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DATA CENTER INVESTMENT CONFERENCE & EXPO (DICE): SOUTH
Exploring evolving data center development, infrastructure and construction trends in Texas and the Southern Region
To be Held in Dallas
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Agenda
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7:30 AM 8:25 AM |
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
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8:25 AM 8:30 AM |
Opening Remarks
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8:30 AM 9:10 AM |
State Of The Southern Market: Trends, Opportunities And Challenges In Dallas And Texas
Dallas set another absorption record last year, for a total of 386MW in 2023. Vacancies continue to remain at all-time lows, and rental rates and power pricing are rising. As one of the top five data center markets in the US, what can we expect to see for the rest of 2024? How is AI demand driving interest in development in the market, if at all? What regions are seeing the most growth?
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9:10 AM 9:50 AM |
What’s Next for Data Center Operations: How to Augment the Functionality of New and Existing Data Centers
Efficiency is critical in today’s environment where costs are high, workforce is limited and sustainability is front and center. With that, how are operators looking for ways to further enhance their facility, and reduce downtime and risk? How does it differ across new and existing facilities and across hyperscale, wholesale and colocation environments?
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9:50 AM 10:05 AM |
Presentation: Top Ten Data Center Legal Issues for Leases and MSA's That You Should Know About
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10:05 AM 10:30 AM |
Coffee Break
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10:30 AM 11:10 AM |
Power Management and Alternative Energy Sources: The Evolution of Backup Solutions and How to Power Your Data Center
Having the right energy management practices and employing the right backup power to your data center are two critical pieces to the operation. What are the main solutions that are being tested and applied today? Which combination is working well given today’s standard and customer demands, and what alternatives energy sources are being deployed at scale?
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11:10 AM 11:50 AM |
Data Center Financing and Capital Markets: How Cost of Capital and Industry Demand Is Changing The Game
As the industry continues to experience record demand and the declining cost of capital, 2024 will look different than the past years. What can we expect to see on the financing, investment and deal-making side in the short-term future? How are investors looking to assess the industry compared to other asset classes?
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11:50 AM 12:05 PM |
Presentation: Water Sustainability and Data Centers
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12:05 PM 1:15 PM |
Lunch
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1:15 PM 1:35 PM |
Fireside Chat: Chekhub
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1:35 PM 2:15 PM |
How Are Developers Bringing Projects Online With Total Cost of Ownership and Speed to Market in Mind?
With developers trying to keep up with demand, while also trying to circumnavigate land constraints, supply chain delays and sustainability practices, the build phase is looking different than it used to pre-pandemic. How are aspects of design, engineering and construction changing in the Southeast? How are load capacities changing the final product?
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2:15 PM 2:30 PM |
Coffee Break
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2:30 PM 3:10 PM |
Best Practices Around Supply Chain and Capacity Planning Optimization In An Era of Unprecedented Growth
Builders, developers and procurement professionals are dealing with a new type of demand that is different from the pandemic era. Planning months and years in advance is becoming more common along with more unconventional methods of purchase orders and construction. How are stakeholders approaching this new era of development and growth?
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3:10 PM 3:50 PM |
Site Selection, Permitting and Lease Negotiation: Navigating the Early Phases of Development and Where to Build Next
With demand for data centers expected to continue growing, site selection and permitting is increasingly top-of-mind for developers, and the way deals are getting done is not the same as it used to be. How are the discussions with developers and city officials changing given industry growth? How is the permitting process and lease negotiations changing?
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3:50 PM 4:00 PM |
Post-Event Networking
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WHAT WILL BE COVERED AT THIS DATA CENTER EVENT
What You'll Learn
- What data center development trends are taking shape in Texas and Southern states such as Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Louisiana?
- Dallas is one of the fastest-growing data centers in the United States, and set a new absorption record of 386 MW in 2023. How much more growth can we expect in 2024?
- How can data center operators utilize current tools and strategies to make their new and current facilities smarter and more efficient?
- One of the biggest challenges today is building data centers in an environment that is rapidly changing and advancing, how are developers navigating the hurdle and building in flexibility?
- How are stakeholders thinking about capacity planning and supply chain for future builds?
- How much power is currently available and how is Texas learning from other states that are limited power distribution like Virginia and Georgia?
- The Dallas-Forth Worth area is experiencing a land rush for all asset types, so what does this mean for data center development and site selection?
- How are deals getting done in today's climate? How is the sentiment changing given the steady high interest rates?
How You'll Do More Business From Attending: Get up to speed on one of the fastest growing tier I data center markets, learn what customers are looking for and make better business decisions based on the right insights.
Who You'll Meet During Networking: Investors, vice president of design and construction, owners, head of acquisitions, providers, contractors, engineers, brokers, developers
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Click here to be considered for a complimentary pass. *Hyperscaler, colocation provider (non-sales), investor, private equity, or enterprise tenant.
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For questions, group ticket rates or interest in becoming a speaker or sponsor, please email our DICE Global Director, Adam Knobloch, adam.knobloch@bisnow.com
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